City Council
Regular MeetingHackensack, NJ · July 1, 2002
Minutes
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Hackensack was held at City Hall, 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack,
New Jersey, on Monday, July 1st, 2002 at 8:00 P.M.
Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order and asked everyone to
stand for the flag salute.
The Mayor then asked Ms. D’Auria to call the roll.
Present – Councilman Roger B. Mattei, Councilman Jesus R.
Galvis, Deputy Mayor Juanita Trammell, Councilman Mark A. Stein,
Mayor John F. Zisa, City Manager, James S. Lacava, Acting City
Clerk Debra A. D’Auria and City Attorney Richard E. Salkin.
Ms. D’Auria: "In accordance with the Open Public Meetings
Act, Chapter 231, Laws of l975 adequate notice of this meeting
was provided by sending a notice to the Record and by posting a
copy on the Bulletin Board in City Hall".
Mayor Zisa called for a motion to approve the minutes of the
meeting held June 17th, 2002.
Motion offered by Mrs. Trammell seconded by Mr. Stein
that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried.
RESOLUTION #205 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY:
TRAMMELL
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack
that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133 c., Debra A. D’Auria be, and
hereby is, appointed acting City Clerk for a one (1) year period
commencing as of June 19th, 2002.
Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #206 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack
that the proper officers be and are hereby authorized to make the
following refunds for the reason stated:
AMOUNT BLOCK LOT NAME YEAR
REASON
$ 2,840.74 510 15 Packard Real Estate Group
& Nashel & Nashel 2001
STB
598.88 510 18A “ “ 2001
STB
$231.00 to Verita Asante, 47 Coles Avenue, Hackensack, for Summer
Playground Program and trips.
$30.00 to Augustin Rodriguez, 333 2nd Street, Hackensack for
duplicate payment for a smoke detector inspection.
Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #207 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack
that the following liquor licenses be issued in the City of
Hackensack, effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003,
applicants having complied with the ordinances of the City of
Hackensack and paid the required fee:
0223-33-021-002 Cubby’s Inc. l,110.00
249 S. River Street
0223-33-028-010 Yusuwan Enterprises, Inc. l,ll0.00
261 Main Street
0223-33-055-005 Foxes Den Inc. 1,110.00
185 Moore Street
0223-33-065-008 Sarkissian Abraham 1,110.00
89–91 Main Street
Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #208 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: MATTEI
WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack has
been advised that an emergency affecting the safety and welfare
of the citizens of the City of Hackensack and the general public
occurred when sanitation vehicle #214 was rendered inoperable;
and
WHEREAS, the Director of Operations has furnished the City
Manager setting forth the circumstances regarding the emergency;
and
WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency
did exist and that immediate action was necessary to restore the
aforementioned vehicle to full operation; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the repair was $1,254.41, which was a
fair and reasonable quotation; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that
funds are available in Account No. 2-10-510-272, P.O. #128335;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the
City of Hackensack that pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-6 which
authorizes the governing body to award contracts without benefit
of public bidding in emergency situations, and the vendor,
Sanitation Equipment Co., South 122 Route 17 North, Paramus, New
Jersey 07652, be paid therefore.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #209 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN
WHEREAS, during the City’s preparation of its CY2002 Annual
Budget it was anticipated that the City would receive $4,500.00
from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Division of Addiction Services Prevention Services Unit, Tobacco
Age of Sale enforcement Program; and
WHEREAS, the City has anticipated in its CY2002 the annual
budget receipt of said funds in the amount of $4,500.00; and
WHEREAS, the City has been notified that this grant amount
has been reduced $340.00 to the $4,610.00, it is now necessary
for the Mayor and City Council to formally cancel the $340.00
from the Tobacco Age of Sale Enforcement Grant;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City
Council cancel $340.00 from both the Tobacco Age of Sale
Enforcement Grant Revenues and Appropriations for CY 2002 and
that two certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to the
Director of the Division of Local Government Services.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #210 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids
were received on June 5, 2002 for Remove and Replace Catch Basins
in the City of Hackensack; and
WHEREAS, bids were received from J. Fletcher Creamer and
Son, Kaycon General Construction, Inc., and Montana Construction
Group; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Hackensack that the contract for Remove and Replace Catch
Basins in the City of Hackensack be awarded to Kaycon
Construction Inc., 75A Voorhis Lane, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
for the amount not to exceed $22,500.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has
certified that funds are available in account No. #2-10-891-28G
of the Current Budget.
Purchase Order #128455
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #211 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: MATTEI
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids
were received on June 5, 2002 for the Purchase and Delivery of
one New 2002 Mack Model 690S with Heil 28 year Halpack Classic
Front Loader or approved equal; and
WHEREAS, bids were received from Cambria Automotive, Merkin
Equipment and Hudson County Motors; and
WHEREAS, the low bid received from Hudson County Motors is
being rejected is not responsive; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Hackensack that the contract for the purchase and
delivery of one new 2002 Mack Model 690S with Heil 28 yard
Halpack Classic Front Loader be awarded to Cambria Automotive,
231 U.S. Highway 46, Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407 for the
contract amount of $151,489.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has
certified that funds are available in account X-50-P05-001 of the
Capital Budget.
Purchase Order #128452
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #212 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack
that Councilman Mark A. Stein be appointed to serve in the
position of Deputy Mayor.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #213 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids
were received on May 22, 2002 for the Summer Food Program for the
City of Hackensack; and
WHEREAS, one bid was received from Industrial Luncheon,
Inc.; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Hackensack that the contract for the Summer Food Service
Program be awarded to Industrial Luncheon, Inc., 310 Lehigh
Avenue, Perth Amboy, New Jersey 08861 in the contract amount of
$123,565.20; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has
certified that funds are available in account #2-10-836-219 of
the Current Budget.
Purchase Order #128454
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #214 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY:
STEIN
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids
were received on June 5, 2002 for the Hudson Street Sewer Lining
for the City of Hackensack; and
WHEREAS, bids were received from J. Fletcher Creamer and
Son, AM-Liner East, Inc., Metro Industries, All State Power Vac
and Miller Pipeline Corp; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the
City of Hackensack that the contract for the Hudson Street Sewer
Lining awarded to AM-Liner East, Inc., 1402 Shepard Drive, Suite
101, Sterling, Virginia 20164 at the contract price of
$106,166.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has
certified that funds are available in account No. X-50-R08-001 of
the Capital Budget.
Purchase Order #128451
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #215 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack
that the Tax Collector be and is hereby authorized to transfer an
overpayment of taxes for the year of 2002 in the amount of
$2,104.00 on Block 341, Lot 8, C011H to unpaid 2002 taxes on
Block 341, Lot 8, CS11H in the amount of $1,808.00 and refund the
balance of $296.00 to Cenlar.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #216 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack
that the Tax Collector be and is hereby authorized to transfer an
overpayment of taxes for the year of 2000 in the amount of
$199.00 and $788.00 for the year of 2001 and $197.00 for the year
of 2002 on Block 569, Lot 34 to unpaid 2001 taxes on Block 569,
Lot 34B in the amount of $468.86 and $234.00 to unpaid 2002 taxes
and refund the balance of $481.14 to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #217 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN
BE IT RESOLVED and ratified that the Mayor be and hereby is
authorized to execute an agreement with Fairleigh Dickinson
University for the use by the City of the Rothman Center as a
rain site for the July 4th, 2002 concert portion of the City’s
Independence Day Celebration; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rothman Center is being
provided by Fairleigh Dickinson University to the City at no
cost.
Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #218 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: MATTEI
WHEREAS, the City has the need to obtain a maintenance
agreement for the services of the telemetry equipment, field
instrumentation field panels and gas detection systems for the
appropriate repairs and service to the two combined sewer system
facilities and five (5) pump stations in the City of Hackensack;
and
WHEREAS, a proposal dated March 5th, 2002, to provide said
service has been submitted by PCS, Systems Integrators and
Contractors, 26G Commerce Road, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 to
provide said services; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that
funds are available for this Contract in account 2-10-530-204,
P.O. #128477, in accordance with the “Local Public Contracts
Law”, and
WHEREAS, the costs of the expected services are set forth in
said proposal are unit priced, but are not reasonably expected to
exceed the bidding required threshold set forth in N.J.S.A.
40A:11-3(a);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Acting
City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized to execute an
agreement with PCS Systems Integrators and Contractors for the
provision of said services; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Acting City Clerk keep a
copy of said agreement on file and available for public
inspection upon execution.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #219 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector of the City of Hackensack
previously issued a tax sale certificate dated October 4, 1996 to
Louis Gigante, covering premises commonly known as Lot 42 in
Block 326 on the municipal tax map then in use which certificate
bears the number 96-52; and
WHEREAS, the purchaser of the aforesaid tax sale certificate
indicated to the Tax Collector that they lost or otherwise
misplaced the original tax sale certificate and has filed the
appropriate Affidavit of Loss with the Tax Collector;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Hackensack that the Tax Collector be and is hereby
authorized and directed to issue an appropriate duplicate tax
sale certificate to the aforesaid purchaser pursuant to Chapter
99, Public Laws of l997; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution and
the Loss Affidavit be attached to the certificate which shall be
stamped or imprinted as ‘DUPLICATE”.
Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #220 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY:
MATTEI
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids
were received on June 5th, 2002 for the Emergency Storm Sanitary
Sewer Repairs in the City of Hackensack; and
WHEREAS, bids were received from J. Fletcher Creamer and Son
and Montana Construction Corp. Inc.; and
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack
that the contract for Emergency Storm Sanitary Sewer Repairs be
awarded to J. Fletcher Creamer and Son, 101 East Broadway,
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #221 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY:
TRAMMELL
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack
that the bills in the following accounts be and are hereby
ordered paid:
Current Account $ 1,634,982.87
Capital Account 102,534.55
Public Parking System Account 121,060.98
Payroll Agency Account 104,401.39
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said bills are on file as a
public record in the office of the Chief Financial Officer.
Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #222 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY:
STEIN
WHEREAS, Doris L. Dukes, the City Clerk for the City of
Hackensack passed away on June 19th, 2002; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Dukes served the City for thirty-six (36)
years, the last twenty-six (26) as City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, her tenure in office personified the qualities of
dedication, competence, excellence, and professionalism; and
WHEREAS, while establishing a deserved State-Wide reputation
as being one of the leaders in her profession, Doris L. Dukes was
named “Clerk of the Year” by the Municipal Clerks Association of
New Jersey in 1994; and
WHEREAS, the excellence, talent, professionalism and
reputation were dwarfed by a more fundamental trait; her complete
and unwavering dedication and devotion to the people of the City
of Hackensack; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and past City Councils have
rarely, if ever, memorialized a statement of recognition such as
this through a formal Resolution, however, it is the sense and
belief of the City Council, that such a formal statement on
behalf of the people of Hackensack should be a part of the
permanent records of the City of Hackensack;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of
the City of Hackensack that this Resolution be made a part of the
permanent records of the City of Hackensack; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Acting City Clerk shall
provide a certified copy of this resolution to the family of
Doris L. Dukes.
Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #223 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack desires to make application
to the Local Finance Board for its approval pursuant to N.J.S.A.
58:11B9(a) of the issuance of bonds by the City to the New Jersey
Environmental Infrastructure Trust, a waiver of down payment
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-7(d) and 40A:2-11(c) and for the Local
Finance Board’s review and consent to a non-conforming maturity
schedule pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-26(e), in connection with the
City’s participation in the New Jersey Environmental
Infrastructure Trust Program.
WHEREAS, the City Council believes:
(a) it is in the public interest to accomplish such
purpose;
(b) said purpose or improvements are for the health,
wealth, convenience or betterment of the inhabitants
of the City;
(c) the amounts to be expended for said purpose or
improvements are not unreasonable or exorbitant; and
(d) the proposal is an efficient and feasible means of
providing services for the needs of the inhabitants of
the City and will not create an undue financial burden
to be placed upon the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Hackensack as follows:
Section 1. The Application to the Local Finance Board is
hereby approved, and the City’s Clerk, Chief Financial Officer,
Bond Counsel and Auditor along with other representatives of the
City, are hereby authorized to prepare such Application, to file
such application with the Local Finance Board and to represent
the City in matters pertaining thereto (including any related
matters which may arise in the course of the Local Finance
Board’s review of the Application).
Section 2. The Deputy Clerk is hereby directed to prepare
and file a copy of this resolution with the Local Finance Board
as part of such application.
Section 3. The Local Finance Board is hereby respectfully
requested to consider such Application and to record its
findings, recommendations and/or approvals as provided by the
applicable New Jersey Statute.
Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #224, amending the 2002 Capital Budget, Offered by
Stein, Seconded by Trammell, is attached hereto and made a part
of the minutes of this meeting.
Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #225 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has the need for consulting
services in connection with the updating of its Zoning Ordinance
as a result of the adoption of its Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council to engage
the firm of Kasler Associates, P.A., 29 Pangborn Place,
Hackensack, New Jersey, to provide such services;
WHEREAS, said services are exempt from public bidding as
they are to be performed by a person authorized by law to
practice a recognized profession and as such are professional
services as that term is defined by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(6) of the
Local Public Contract Law; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that
funds are available from Account 2-10-280-204, in the amount of
$14,500, P.O.#128553;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City
Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized to execute a proposal
submitted on May 28, 2002, with Kasler Associates, P.A.,
Hackensack, New Jersey, for the performance of the aforementioned
professional services; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is directed to
retain a copy of the agreement on file and available for public
inspection and to publish a Notice of this action once, in The
Record.
Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #226 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack
that consent is hereby memorialized for the application for a
$40,000.00 State Shelter Support Grant by Christ Church Community
Development Corporation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall not be
deemed nor interpreted to be a waiver of, nor confirmation of
compliance with, any applicable laws, codes or Ordinances of the
City of Hackensack.
Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #227 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 12-2002 ENTITLED: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, PROVIDING FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY, APPROPRIATING
$2,047,500 THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING $1,950,000 IN BONDS OR NOTES
OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK TO FINANCE SAME
BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No.
12-2002 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that
said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting
to be held on July 15th, 2002 at 8:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter
as the matter can be reached at the regular meeting place of the
City Council and at such time and place all persons interested be
given an opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance and
that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed
to publish said Ordinance according to law with a notice of its
introduction and passage on first reading and of the time and
place when and where said Ordinance will be further considered
for final passage.
Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
REESOLUTION #228 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY:
TRAMMELL
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 13-2002 ENTITLED: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, PROVIDING FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SUMMIT AVENUE STORMWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, APPROPRIATING $1,055,000 THEREFOR, AND
AUTHORIZING $1,055,000 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF
HACKENSACK TO FINANCE SAME.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Hackensack, that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 13-2002
as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said
Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to
be held July 15th, 2002, at 8:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as
the matter can be reached at the regular meeting place of the
City Council and at such time and place all persons interested be
given an opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance and
that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed
to publish said Ordinance according to law with a notice of its
introduction and passage on first reading and of the time and
place when and where said Ordinance will be further considered
for final passage.
Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Ms. D’Auria advised the Mayor that the docket was completed.
The Mayor thanked her and asked the City Manager, City Attorney
and members of the Council if they had anything to report. They
did not. The Mayor reminded everyone of the upcoming July 4th
celebration.
The Mayor opened the meeting to the Public for discussion of
City business.
DeLacey Davis, President of Black Cops Against Brutality,
spoke with reference to his concerns over the treatment of Monica
Wilson, a former police officer. Mr. Davis was advised by the
Mayor that the Council has nothing to do with the hiring and/or
firing of City personnel. Mr. Davis then requested a meeting
with the Mayor to discuss the issue.
Jack Donovan, Willow Avenue, commented that the Mayor
and Council should not discuss personnel matters at Council
meetings. He also stated that there are children from other
towns attending our schools. The Mayor advised that the Board of
Education would need to engage the services of the Police
Department to investigate the validity of this complaint.
Nat Shatzoff, 101 Prospect Avenue, expressed his condolences
on the loss of City Clerk Doris Dukes. He also stated his
concerns with reference to traffic at the intersection of
Prospect and Summit between Essex and Beech Streets due to the
expansion of the Medical Center and requested a review of the
Rent Stabilization Ordinance pertaining to the high rents being
charged.
Pamela Miller, Summit Avenue, expressed her concerns with
reference to the personnel issue involving Monica Wilson. She
suggested an open forum where issues can be discussed. The Mayor
advised her that he did attempt to have a public hearing tonight
and that the Council would consider such a meeting in the future.
Joe Campagna, 33 Essex Street, advised that he is attempting
to beautify properties around his area. He also spoke of his
concerns with reference to flea infestation and stray cats in the
area and the Mayor suggested that he contact the Health
Department and the County, respectively, to correct these
problems.
Luis Barragan, 47 Pink Street, advised of a problem he is
having with 371-375 Essex Street due to the widening of the
street. The Mayor suggested that he contact Mr. Toscano with
reference to same.
Eric Martindale, 100 Second Street, inquired as to what
properties the City plans to acquire. Mr. Salkin advised that
the City desires to purchase the Frasetto property and Mr.
Martindale will contact him with reference to acreage, etc. The
Mayor advised that there are no specific plans for this property
at this time. Mr. Martindale also stated that there are vacant
lots that are in deplorable condition and the Mayor advised that
the City will enforce the proper ordinances pertaining to same.
George Meneses, 108 Essex Street, thanked the City for the
new shuttle buses. He stated that they are a great service for
seniors, etc. He also invited the Council to Colombian Culture
Week. Mr. Meneses advised that the cost for security at the
festival is $23,000 and asked if the Council would consider a
lesser amount. The Mayor indicated that the taxpayers could not
subsidize the event.
Mr. Chica, 92 South State Street, stated that Hackensack is
changing and the Spanish population is growing. He requested
that the City invest in the future.
Motion offered by Deputy Mayor Stein, seconded by
Councilwoman Trammell that the meeting be adjourned. Carried
(9:45 p.m.)
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MAYOR JOHN F. ZISA
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DEPUTY MAYOR MARK STEIN
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COUNCILWOMAN JUANITA
TRAMMELL
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COUNCILMAN JESUS R. GALVIS
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COUNCILMAN ROGER B. MATTEI
ATTEST:
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ACTING CITY CLERK
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